used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in, Taylor.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
apart from; not including
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
the act of departing
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
hemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come in, Taylor.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
ironicallyadverbUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
a particular point in time
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Come in," the Chief said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry Taylor knew it was going to be a big one--a really big one--the moment he saw the Chief.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
three-star
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From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taylor knew Earth faced its darkest hour; man was prepared to fight against any invaders, except--ironically enough--those he had created!
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading He was a three-star general in the United States Air Force and he stood in front of a map of the Western hemisphere.
